animal adaptations

Chapter 4

Lesson 1: Animal Adaptations

I. What helps living things to survive in the wilderness?

A. Adaptations- a body part or activity that helps the living thing to survive

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III. What are some animal adaptations that help the animals survive?

A.Behavior

1. Hibernation – bear sleeps

2. Migration- geese leave before winter

B. Camouflage

1. Fox changing color to match season

E. Canada geese &Whales – Migrate (travel long distance) south in winter to find food

F. Woodchucks & Chipmunks – hibernate (fall into deep sleep) to survive winter

G. Penguins - Camouflage (color blends into environment to hide from predators) black &white

Adaptation Game

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VI. How different animals live together?

A. Parasite living on a host

1. Hurts host

a. Flea on dog

B. Animals helping each other

1. Clownfish and Sea Anemone

a. Clownfish attracts food for sea anemone

b. Sea anemone protects clownfish

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